1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 460 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (421 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Plymouth | Renault |
Model | Barracuda | Laguna |
Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2550 mm |